Hardwick Old Hall Then and Now

Hardwick Old Hall is now roofless and stands besides Hardwick New Hall, and it has stood in this condition now for a long time. It was a re-modelled family home of Bess of Hardwick, one of the richest women of Elizabethan England. It stands beside Hardwick New Hall which she had built later in the 1590s. Hardwick Old Hall is run by English Heritage and the New Hall by the National Trust. Parking is in the National Trust car park.

This is a Photochrome from around 1905 of the Old Hall

The same view today, shows very little difference, except for the tree growth. If we were to take a similar photograph in the winter months when less leaves are on the trees, we would be able to see more of the structure, most of which is the same.

Location: Hardwick Old Hall, nr Bolsover, Derybshire Grid Reference: SK461636 Ceremonial County: Derbyshire Map Link: Multimap    Google Aerial photo: Multimap    Google Getting there: M1 Junction 29 and follow signs for Hadwick Hall, there is a one way system in operation within the estate. Access: From the NT car park, follow the driveway through the gates, the Old Hall is straight ahead of you. Website: English Heritage - own Other Useful Websites: Email: Address: Postcode: S44 5QJ Telephone: Opening Times: The Old Hall is open March to October Wed-Sun 10am-5pm, but you don't need to gain entry to take this photos. Charges: EH Member: Free, Adults: £4.50, Child: £2.30, Concessions: £3.80 Family Ticket: £11.30. YOU CAN GET TO THE LOCATION TO TAKE THIS PHOTOGRAPH WITHOUT PAYING FOR ENTRY. Nearby Locations: Hardwick Hall    Bolsover Castle Other Location Pages: Then and Now Locations     Derbyshire Then and Now Locations  Other Relevant Pages: Then and Now Photography Photochrome Photo Archive for more Photochrome images from this area. Notes:

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By: Keith Park	Section: Photography Section	Key:
Page Ref: Hardwick_Old_hall	Topic: Comparative Photography	Last Updated: 08/2010

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